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US, Israeli commercial ships still banned from passing through Strait of Hormuz — agency

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The Tasnim news agency reported that Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed to commercial vessels associated with the United States, Israel, and their allies, citing a source from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. This contradicts earlier statements by the Iranian Foreign Minister, who claimed the Strait was open following a ceasefire in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the White House stated that the US military would maintain a naval blockade of Iran.

Propaganda risk 10%
Claims checked 3
Techniques found 1
Topics 1

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What happened

Iran insists that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to any vessels, including commercial ones, affiliated with the United States, Israel, and their allies, the Tasnim news agency said, citing a source in Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

Why it matters

Earlier in the day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that following the enforcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for the passage of commercial vessels.

Common ground

Nevertheless, the White House said that the US military will continue the naval blockade of Iran.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

The Tasnim news agency reported that Iran claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed to commercial vessels associated with the United States, Israel, and their allies, citing a source from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. This contradicts earlier statements by the Iranian Foreign Minister, who claimed the Strait was open following a ceasefire in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the White House stated that the US military would maintain a naval blockade of Iran.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 3 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Nevertheless, the White House said that the US military will continue the naval blockade of Iran.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that the US military maintaining a blockade or blockade-like posture is reported. One source mentions the US stepping up its blockade, and another mentions the US blockade remaining in full force, corroborating the general assertion that the US military continues its blockade efforts.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 22, 2025, the United States Air Force and Navy attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Twelve-Day War, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. The Fordow Uranium Enrich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_strikes_on_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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Claim 2: “Earlier in the day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that following the enforcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for the passage of commercial vessels.”
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Multiple web search results report that Iran's foreign minister stated the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels following a ceasefire in Lebanon. This claim is supported by multiple independent web search results referencing this statement.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Abbas Araghchi (Persian: عباس عراقچی [ʔæbˌbɒːse æɾɒːˈɢtʃi] ; also spelled Araqchi, born 5 December 1962) is an Iranian diplomat and politician who has served as the foreign minister of Iran since Augu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbas_Araghchi
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The ballistic missile program of Iran is the largest in the Middle East and plays a key role in Iran's military and defense strategy, pursuit of regional power projection, and other geopolitical goals…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_program_of_I…
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Claim 3: “Iran insists that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to any vessels, including commercial ones, affiliated with the United States, Israel, and their allies, the Tasnim news agency said, citing a source in Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.”
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Multiple web search results cite the Tasnim news agency reporting that Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz is closed to vessels affiliated with the US and Israel. One source directly quotes the Tasnim report regarding the closure to specific nations/allies. While one web result suggests it is open to others, the core claim regarding the stated closure to US/Israel affiliates is supported by the primary source citation in the search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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